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put before

B2 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To give something to a person or group so they can decide about it or think about it carefully.

Literal meaning: To place something physically in front of someone.

Meanings

1 B2 formal

To formally present a proposal, case, or question to a group or authority for consideration.

"The board decided to put the merger proposal before shareholders at the annual meeting."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

To prioritize one thing over another; to place something in a higher position of importance.

"A good leader puts the welfare of the team before their own personal ambitions."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Used in formal, legal, parliamentary, and business contexts. The object is typically a proposal, motion, case, or question. Common in British English official language.

Commonly used with

committee court parliament board jury council

Forms

Base
put before
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts before
he/she/it
Past simple
put before
yesterday
Past participle
put before
have + pp
-ing form
putting before
continuous

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